Well I'm getting ready for my first consultation here in Houston . This is the start of my life changing . I just got out of the hospital for anxiety and shortness of breath. It was the scariest thing in the world. I knew at that moment it's time. I've been on this site researching for over 6 months. I'm nervous n happy n scared. I am doing consults at two different dr s to see which one I feel more comfortable with. Any advice on what to look for or ask would be appreciated. Encouraging words? Thanks family.???

Welcome to this great forum. here all your questions will be answered. What I did was ask people about the lapband and "their" doctor. I found in 90 miles or so, many lapband doctors. You have to feel comfortable with YOUR doctor. Get to your appointment 30 minutes early and explain to 1 or 2 patients in the lobby that this is your first time seeing this doctor. Ask them how they like the doctor. When I asked this I found 2-3 people who said nothing but excellent surgerical skills in the doctor. One gentleman has been on a 1 year program and lost 120 pounds and almost all his health issues are now gone. The other person said, the docotr gave me back my life!

After hearing all of this, I wanted to meet the doctor and felt more at ease. You can usually type in google search the person and look at public records for doctors.

Best wishes

Thank you so much